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Old Oct 10, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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Who make the best boost-a-pump

That's my question. I've got a 255lph pump maxed and I've read on the forced induction forum a few of you guys use a boost-a-pump to get a little more out of these pumps. I just wondered which one was the best and where to get one. Any info would be great because this might work for me. I posted here because it seems like FI is where most of these things are being used. Thanks
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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I've been using the Kenne Bell BAP and have had no problems with it. Here's a link http://www.kennebell.net/
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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I have a MSD. No problems like 200 bucks.
Old Oct 11, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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I have been using the Voltblaster from Modern Muscle Cars for over three years now and it has been working fine. It only cost $60. http://www.ramchargers.com/cgi-bin/n...890&cat2=26891
With the voltblaster I was able to get my car to 611rwhp with stock fuel lines and rail, one 340M intank FP (255lph), www.acceleronics.com box, and 72#/hr injectors. This works to increase voltage throughout the whole car according to the TPS. It is not specific to the fuel pump.


If you want the best and willing to pay for it, I believe the Kenne Bell BAP maybe the best.
Old Oct 11, 2003 | 07:27 AM
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I'd steer away from the Volt Blaster. It increases voltage to the entire electrical system, including the Opti. I believe that it contributes to decreased Opti life (based on my own experience). I used the BaP from Kenne Bell for three years without a problem. Went through three Optis in a year and a half with the VB.

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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 10:18 AM
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Kenne Belle BAP for six months. Works well.

But for the price, why not use the Volt Blaster hooked up only to the fuel pump circuit? And in my case (I don't have Opti-spark), I could use it as designed, I suppose.
Old Oct 11, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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how does the msd unit compare to the kenne bell one?
Old Oct 11, 2003 | 09:11 PM
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kenne bell offers two different rated ones, one at 20 amps and one at 40 amps, which is better and why?
Old Oct 11, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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kenne bell offers two different rated ones, one at 20 amps and one at 40 amps, which is better and why?

If you're running one pump, the 20-amp variant will work.

Willie
Old Oct 11, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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Originally posted by Willie
Kenne Belle BAP for six months. Works well.

But for the price, why not use the Volt Blaster hooked up only to the fuel pump circuit? And in my case (I don't have Opti-spark), I could use it as designed, I suppose.
I believe the volt blaster workes by putting an increased load on the field sensor wire on the alternator, thereby boosting the entire electrical system. There is no real way to limit this only to the fuel pump. You really need some sort of DC-DC step up, which is going to be a bit pricey at the appropriate amperage ratings.

I would just buy two GSS340's and a few fittings and run dual pumps - works great!
Old Oct 12, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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I believe the volt blaster workes by putting an increased load on the field sensor wire on the alternator, thereby boosting the entire electrical system. There is no real way to limit this only to the fuel pump.

Thanks for the clarification.


I would just buy two GSS340's and a few fittings and run dual pumps - works great!

Sounds good. Do you run dual lines or tee into the stock 3/8"?

Willie
Old Oct 12, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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I just t'd into the stock line. Seems to work fine.
Old Oct 12, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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FWIW I've had a voltblaster on my car for the past 2 years and no problems.

I like the idea of the ignition getting extra voltage along with the fuel pumps.
Old Oct 15, 2003 | 02:54 AM
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Originally posted by Chris B
I believe the volt blaster workes by putting an increased load on the field sensor wire on the alternator, thereby boosting the entire electrical system. There is no real way to limit this only to the fuel pump. You really need some sort of DC-DC step up, which is going to be a bit pricey at the appropriate amperage ratings.
If all it's doing is showing the sense wire a lower voltage causing the internal regulator to up the voltage, AND of you're really concerned about that you could always run a wire to the pump straight from the charging terminal on the laternator and then wire a ford external regulator between that and the rest of the car. Last I checked they can still be had for under $10.



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